Welcome to Health Education K-12!


  • Health education is linked to the academic success of youth. When taught using a skills-based approach, students develop health literacy skills that enhance their ability to obtain, communicate, process, and understand basic health information and services so they make age-appropriate health decisions present day, and throughout their lifetime.  

    Please contact us if you have any questions about K-12 Health Education curriculum, parent/guardian documents or resources.


  • PPS Health Scope and Sequences

    K-5 | 6-8 | 9-12

    These documents outline key health topics and concepts that will be instructed across grade levels during the school year, including essential health knowledge, skills and behaviors that will be addressed at each grade level from Kindergarten to the 12th grade.  

Health Education Resources


  • Comprehensive Health Education Implementation Plan

  • PPS Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS)

  • Skills-Based Health Education

Comprehensive Sexuality Education


  • Introductory Comprehensive Sexuality Education Video

  • K-12 Sexual Health Education Standards Crosswalk

  • K-12 Comprehensive Sexuality Education Notification & Opt-Out Letter

  • Overview of 9-12 Grade Sexual Health Lessons for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Additional Health Resources


  • LGBTQIA2S+ Youth Inclusivity Assessment Tool for Healthcare Spaces

  • Process for Reporting Calls to DHS Child Abuse Hotline

  • Community Mental Wellness Resources

  • Being an "Askable Adult"

Our Team

Dr. Jenny Withycombe
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Assistant Director for Health Physical Education PK-12
Vanessa Peña-La Torre
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SAY Wellness Grant Program Manager
Elena Beeck
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Business Operations Specialist
Rachel Toback
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SUAP Grant Program Manager
Susannah Lightbourne-Maynard
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Grant-Funded TOSA